A Daly City man is now facing serious allegations after San Francisco prosecutors charged him in connection with an alleged human trafficking scheme involving a minor. Authorities have identified the suspect as Otis Broughton and say he faces counts including human trafficking involving a minor by force and pandering by encouraging.
Prosecutors' announcement
In a post on X, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said Broughton has been charged with human trafficking involving a minor by force and pandering by encouraging, and noted that District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the charges. The post added that the case is being prosecuted by members of the San Francisco Human Trafficking Task Force and that, "Although charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation."
2/ Although charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation. This case was investigated & is being prosecuted by members of the San Francisco Human Trafficking Task Force, a multi-agency collaboration dedicated to combating human trafficking in all its forms.
— SF DISTRICT ATTORNEY (@SFDAOffice) June 24, 2026
Task force led the probe
According to prosecutors, the case was investigated by the San Francisco Human Trafficking Task Force, a multi-agency collaboration that includes local and federal investigators along with victim-service partners. That task-force model has been deployed in recent citywide operations targeting trafficking and pandering cases, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Recent arrests underscore enforcement push
Earlier this year, the task force arrested other suspects in separate trafficking cases, reflecting what officials describe as an ongoing push to ramp up prosecutions and coordination across the Bay Area. Hoodline has documented multiple task-force operations over the winter and spring that led to new trafficking and pandering charges.
What happens next
Prosecutors say the matter remains under active investigation and that additional details, including arraignment dates or bail information, were not released in the initial announcement.
Help and tips
Officials are urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement through established hotlines. Survivors can reach the San Francisco Bay Area Human Trafficking Hotline at 415-907-9911 for confidential support. To share tips with investigators, the San Francisco Police Department's anonymous tip line is 415-575-4444. The San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking and the SFPD provide additional contact details and resources.
